Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe
So here’s the deal: you’re craving creamy, spicy, saucy comfort but without the actual chicken or dairy heartbreak. Cue this Cajun Chicken Alfredo glow-up. We’re swapping the bird for juicy tofu, ditching the cream for cashews, and making pasta so bold, even your ex’s excuses look bland. It’s smoky, rich, zesty, and makes your taste buds want to RSVP “yes” twice. Best part? It comes together faster than your last situationship crashed and burned. You get restaurant vibes, zero cholesterol, and a pasta dish that slays without guilt, dairy, or drama.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe
A spicy, creamy, and completely vegan twist on classic Cajun Alfredo with smoky tofu and rich cashew sauce.
Ingredients
For the Cajun Tofu
- 1 block extra-firm tofu pressed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 2 hours or boiled 10 mins
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
For the Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine or gluten-free if you’re that girl
- Salt for boiling water
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Salt that water like you mean it. Drain and set aside.
- Press tofu and slice into strips or cubes. Season with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté tofu in olive oil over medium heat until golden and crispy on the edges—like little spicy pillows.
- Blend soaked cashews, water, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Pour sauce into skillet, heat gently, and stir until warm and thick. Don’t boil it—this isn’t soup.
- Toss pasta in the sauce, making sure it’s coated like it’s going out on a date.
- Top with Cajun tofu, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of sass. Serve hot and watch jaws drop.
Notes
🍎 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 460
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 12%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Vitamin K: 30%
✨ Extra Notes & Flavor Tips
- Want more heat? Add red pepper flakes.
- No cashews? Use sunflower seeds. We love options.
- Try with mushrooms or broccoli for extra flair.
- Add a splash of unsweetened almond milk if the sauce gets too thicc.
- Great for next-day leftovers, if you manage to have any.
